Deal or No Deal

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Season 1
  • Network: NBC
  • Series Premiere Date: Dec 19, 2005
Season #: 5, 4, 4, 3, 2, 1
User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 379 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 289 out of 379
  2. Mixed: 28 out of 379
  3. Negative: 62 out of 379
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  1. CodiH
    Oct 3, 2006
    9
    The only thing that would make this show better is if I could get on the show and win big. I am a special education teacher in a small town in Montana and winning big would be amazing.
  2. MariaC
    Jan 3, 2006
    10
    Please keep this show on the air. It is the best game show on TV this season and Howie is a HOOT!
  3. jimk
    Jan 3, 2006
    6
    A good show for straight gamblers.Only needs to be 1/2 hour, though.
  4. SusanM.
    Jan 5, 2006
    7
    Stupid, but totally addicting.
  5. GregG
    Jan 5, 2006
    9
    Pretty good (then again I watched the French version "A prendre ou a laisser"), and it's a bummer it's only a few days long. If only it would stay. One gripe, the US version should implement the JOKER into play from the French version. The Joker is basically a jackpot based on the number of correct answers to an (okay, ridiculously easy) trivia question. Then they multiply that Pretty good (then again I watched the French version "A prendre ou a laisser"), and it's a bummer it's only a few days long. If only it would stay. One gripe, the US version should implement the JOKER into play from the French version. The Joker is basically a jackpot based on the number of correct answers to an (okay, ridiculously easy) trivia question. Then they multiply that by 10,000 (or is that 10.000?) euros. Sometimes the jackpot gets tripled. That's something that excersises the brain. However, the banker also puts a lot of energy on Échangez le boite (aka Exchange the box) Other than that, this show is AWESOME!!! Get it to stay! Please?… Expand
  6. TJ
    Jan 9, 2006
    10
    I love this show!!!!! During the week, I watched and loved every episode!!!! Howie Mandel does a great job of hosting and adding suspense before going to commercial break. I want this show to come back so bad I can't stand it! I've been scouring every channel for Deal or No Deal--and I can't find it! Not even the reruns! PLEASE bring Deal or No Deal back...I love I love this show!!!!! During the week, I watched and loved every episode!!!! Howie Mandel does a great job of hosting and adding suspense before going to commercial break. I want this show to come back so bad I can't stand it! I've been scouring every channel for Deal or No Deal--and I can't find it! Not even the reruns! PLEASE bring Deal or No Deal back...I love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!… Expand
  7. chelseah
    Feb 11, 2006
    10
    this show has the same attraction as who wants to be a millionare , starts of great and then goes down , i think to keep the viewing ratings of the show , the show to create a new twist to keep viewers intrested in the show !!! but otherwise it's great , love the show , fantastic programme
  8. VijayP
    Feb 13, 2006
    1
    This is the worst game show I have ever seen in my life. It is just so stupid, i dont see how it is a hit around the world, kind of like soccer.
  9. helenet
    Feb 27, 2006
    10
    it is a dream that could happen. better than the lottery!!!!!!!!
  10. MandeepK
    Mar 1, 2006
    10
    I love this show me and family never miss it. The whole family come to the living room to watch the show. I hope I can also play this game too. Please can anyone tell me how can I get in the show.
  11. chrish
    Mar 13, 2006
    10
    Me, my mom, and my dad love this game show we watch it every day it comes on. we would love to be on this show. GREAT GAME SHOW!
  12. LaShondaH
    Mar 14, 2006
    10
    I love the show and me and my husband watches it everytime it comes on just dying to be a contestent. We love it and if it go of the air we won't know what to do.
  13. JasonR
    Mar 20, 2006
    2
    I'm gonna have to go with the Boston Globe on this one.
  14. BrendaWiseman
    Mar 20, 2006
    10
    Love the show!!! I have became a big Howie fan.
  15. WayneR
    Mar 20, 2006
    5
    Interesting and entertaining. I ike the show, but it moves way too slow, too much wasted time...makes viewing very boring. Pick up the pace or I won't watch it any more
  16. BarbaraS
    Mar 22, 2006
    8
    fun....... people love to see other win
  17. JoyceB
    Mar 22, 2006
    10
    I think this game is great. I watch everytime it is on t.v. My whole family watches it when it is on too.
  18. ConnieG
    Mar 24, 2006
    10
    This show is the bomb! I would not move from my seat, even during commercials for fear of not making it back on time. I love to see people win and get what they have long deserved...like homes, vacations, pay off debts, college money for kids, etc. Don't stop showing this game...my life will never be the same again!!!
  19. joshc
    Mar 3, 2006
    10
    I LOVE this show!!! I've never been so hooked on a television show after only seeing 2 episodes (so granted... its possible it could get old... although that would be more to how they drag the game out... I wish it were faster paced and would have knocked my rating down to 9 for that reason, but I pushed it back up a point because the case girls are hot) Now I like this show so much I LOVE this show!!! I've never been so hooked on a television show after only seeing 2 episodes (so granted... its possible it could get old... although that would be more to how they drag the game out... I wish it were faster paced and would have knocked my rating down to 9 for that reason, but I pushed it back up a point because the case girls are hot) Now I like this show so much I've actually gotten kinda of mad reading all of the negative views attacking it as being dumb and all luck based with people complaining it shows just how dumb people have become. Well I think all these attacks are proving how dumb people are because they DON'T like it. I absolutely love mathematical games and game theory and this show is jsut such a wonderful example of decision making theory... it is not just some lame game for 3 year olds. The amount of the deal offered by the banker is never the expected value of whats in the case (which would be the sum of all remaining cases divided by the number of cases) but is always less (well... ALMOST always). So if you were to play the game over and over again you should never take the deal, as in the long run you will lose out. Thats not the case, you only play once, so you need to weight the risk of losing the money from the deal against the chance at a huge payout. The way people act and the decision they make are VERY interesting in my opinion. I was jumping up and down yelling at the TV at the one contestant who was offered 167,000 when the expected value in his case was 166,900. He had better odds taking the deal AND there was ZERO risk. How could you not take that!? He didn't and got lucky... I almost wanted him to lose just to spite him for making such a bad decision! Also, look at how people act once the big dollar values are gone. Do they seem to throw caution in the wind the rest of the way and take risks (probably even passing on deals with much greater values than the expected value of their case... I wish NBC would make an offer like that) or do they just try to consolidate their losses and become more risk averse. Or look at how men and women seem to have different factors of risk aversion. This show can be so entertaining when viewed in this way.… Expand
  20. FranklinS
    Mar 3, 2006
    10
    There is no stupid challenges, no eating awful intrails from strange animals, nor answering questions or solving puzzles. Just simply Deal or no Deal; and I like that.
  21. AlletsP
    Mar 3, 2006
    9
    Great show! It would be great to publish the text message phone number on your website. Good job!
  22. peggyc
    Mar 6, 2006
    10
    great stress show even at home
  23. KevinD
    Mar 7, 2006
    10
    This is the best show ive ever seen its tied with american idol Howie is fun to watch with the players and we have tivo so when there are commercials we can fast forward them and just get back to the show!!!
  24. SONDRAL
    Mar 9, 2006
    10
    i love the show and am aching to be on it
  25. soniah
    Apr 11, 2006
    10
    this is the great and wonderful show i ever watch,and the poor people has a chance to win the price and change thier life....more power. i love Howie...
  26. SamanthaG
    Apr 24, 2006
    10
    i like the tv show
  27. patriciah
    Apr 3, 2006
    10
    we love the show especially howie mandel and the money. please keep the show on,
  28. MaryAnnN
    Apr 5, 2006
    10
    Great Show. Relaxing and wonderful show. How do we bid for the $10,000.00. What does Text Number Mean. Thank you. I love Howie
  29. RhondaI
    Apr 6, 2006
    10
    I give the show a 10. I
  30. KarenM
    May 12, 2006
    8
    It keeps me on the edge of my seat every time i watch this show..
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Metascore
48

Mixed or average reviews - based on 5 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 5
  3. Negative: 2 out of 5
  1. Boston Globe
    Reviewed by: Matthew Gilbert
    20
    It's only a few shades more adult than, say, playing with blocks.
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  2. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Barry Garron
    20
    That it has been a hit in 35 nations... reveals that there are more international threats than terrorism and global warming.
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  3. New York Post
    Reviewed by: Linda Stasi
    100
    Maddening and exciting.
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